Introducing
the Panamera, Porsche proudly presents its first four-door Gran Turismo
in the history of the company. This new model series sets the benchmark
in its class not only in terms of superior performance, but also through
a particularly high standard of personal comfort and exclusive features.
Above all, the new Panamera offers no less than five world first innovations
to be admired for the first time in a production model in the luxury performance
segment: Porsche’s new Gran Turismo is the first car in this segment with
doubleclutch transmission or, to use the most appropriate term, the PDK
Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe. It is the first car in its segment to
combine a start-stop system with automatic transmission The Panamera for
the first time offers air suspension with additional, on-demand air volume
in each spring. It is the first model with active aerodynamics provided
by the rear spoiler moving up automatically and adjustable in its angle.
And it comes with the first Sport Chrono Package in this segment for an
even more sporting setting of the engine, suspension and transmission,
as well as other features, at the simple touch of a button. Yet another
breakthrough technology featured in combination with the Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe
is Launch Control for optimum acceleration whenever required, which was
only available on real sports cars so far.
Porsche’s
fourth model entered the market in September 2009 in three V8 versions
to be followed later by a V6 entry level model and a Panamera with hybrid
drive. For the time being the range starts with the Panamera S combining
a 400-horsepower 4.8-
litre eight-cylinder with
rear-wheel drive, power being transmitted in standard trim by a sixspeed
manual gearbox and as an option by the PDK Porsche- Doppelkupplungsgetriebe
with seven gears. Equipped with this transmission, the Panamera S sets
a new standard in acceleration and fuel economy, Porsche’s Gran Turismo
reaching 100 km/h from a standing-start without the slightest interruption
of power in just 5.4 seconds and consuming a mere 10.8 litres/ 100 kilometres
(equal to 26.2 mpg imp) in the EU5 standard (CO2: 253 g/km). Top speed
with PDK is 283 km/h or 175 mph, top speed with manual gearbox an even
more impressive 285 km/h or 177 mph. The top model in the range is the
Panamera Turbo offering maximum output of 500 bhp from its 4.8-litre V8
with biturbo technology. Again, power is transmitted in all cases by the
Porsche-Doppelkupplungs- getriebe and PTM likewise featured as standard.
This Gran Turismo accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and has a top
speed of 303 km/h or 188 mph. Standard fuel consumption of the Panamera
Turbo is 12.2 litres/100 km, equal to 23.2 mpg imp, with CO2 emissions
of 286 g/km.
Developed
consistently as a four-seater, Porsche’s unique Gran Turismo goes its own
way also in terms of interior design and comfort. Despite its unusually
low and stretched silhouette, the Panamera measuring 4.97 metres or 195.7”
in length but only 1.42 metres (55.9”) in height ensures generous spaciousness
on all four seats. The interior with its centre console extending all the
way through the interior from front to rear and rising up slightly to the
front offers the driver optimum ergonomic conditions and at the same time
highlights the personal cocoon of each individual passenger on single seats
virtually tailored to the respective occupant. The low seat position, finally,
gives the driver and passengers that direct feeling for the road, typical
of a Porsche.
Engine: from 4,8L V8
Horsepower: from 400 to
500 bhp / PS
Top Speed: from 177 mph
(285 km/h) to 188 mph (303 km/h)
Peak torque: from 500 Nm
(369 lb ft)
Acceleration: from 0-60
mph in 5.2 sec (0-100 km/h in 5.4)
Retail Price: starting at
75,000 pounds (95,000 euros or 90,000 dollars MRSP)
Introducing
the Panamera, Porsche proudly presents its first four-door Gran Turismo
in the history of the company. This new model series sets the benchmark
in its class not only in terms of superior performance, but also through
a particularly high standard of personal comfort and exclusive features.
Above all, the new Panamera offers no less than five world first innovations
to be admired for the first time in a production model in the luxury performance
segment: Porsche’s new Gran Turismo is the first car in this segment with
doubleclutch transmission or, to use the most appropriate term, the PDK
Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe. It is the first car in its segment to
combine a start-stop system with automatic transmission The Panamera for
the first time offers air suspension with additional, on-demand air volume
in each spring. It is the first model with active aerodynamics provided
by the rear spoiler moving up automatically and adjustable in its angle.
And it comes with the first Sport Chrono Package in this segment for an
even more sporting setting of the engine, suspension and transmission,
as well as other features, at the simple touch of a button. Yet another
breakthrough technology featured in combination with the Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe
is Launch Control for optimum acceleration whenever required, which was
only available on real sports cars so far.
Porsche’s
fourth model entered the market in September 2009 in three V8 versions
to be followed later by a V6 entry level model and a Panamera with hybrid
drive. For the time being the range starts with the Panamera S combining
a 400-horsepower 4.8-
Developed
consistently as a four-seater, Porsche’s unique Gran Turismo goes its own
way also in terms of interior design and comfort. Despite its unusually
low and stretched silhouette, the Panamera measuring 4.97 metres or 195.7”
in length but only 1.42 metres (55.9”) in height ensures generous spaciousness
on all four seats. The interior with its centre console extending all the
way through the interior from front to rear and rising up slightly to the
front offers the driver optimum ergonomic conditions and at the same time
highlights the personal cocoon of each individual passenger on single seats
virtually tailored to the respective occupant. The low seat position, finally,
gives the driver and passengers that direct feeling for the road, typical
of a Porsche.